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Your Trusted Network of Independent Physicians in New York City
We are a collective of independent, board-certified physicians dedicated to restoring the patient-doctor relationship through personalized, unrestricted medical care. Our members practice across New York City without contractual obligations to insurance companies, ensuring treatment decisions prioritize patient needs over bureaucratic constraints. With decades of combined experience, we provide access to comprehensive healthcare services, including preventive care, specialist referrals, and advocacy in complex medical situations.Our physicians maintain affiliations with top-tier hospitals while preserving the autonomy to recommend the most appropriate treatments, tests, and surgical options. We serve as both a patient resource and professional network, offering mentorship programs and collaborative opportunities for independent medical practitioners committed to ethical, high-quality care.
Services
Physician Referrals
Patient Advocacy
Medical Networking
Specialist Access
Independent Practice Support
Highlights and features
- We offer unlimited treatment options unrestricted by insurance networks
- We provide personalized service with convenient, unhurried appointments
- We advocate for patients with third-party payers and insurance challenges
- We ensure care remains patient-centered, not influenced by financial interests
- We connect patients directly with top specialists across medical fields
Services
Physician Referrals
Connect with independent, board-certified physicians across all medical specialties. Our referral system prioritizes clinical expertise and patient compatibility over insurance network restrictions. Physicians maintain full autonomy to recommend appropriate treatments while ensuring access to New York's leading medical facilities.
Patient Advocacy
Receive dedicated advocacy for complex medical treatments and insurance challenges. We help navigate third-party payer systems while providing guidance on alternative coverage options like medical savings accounts and high-deductible indemnity insurance plans.
Medical Networking
Access mentorship programs and collaborative opportunities for independent physicians. Our network offers topic-driven seminars, panel discussions, and referral partnerships that enhance clinical practice while maintaining professional autonomy.
Specialist Access
Direct connections to top specialists without gatekeeper requirements. Patients gain streamlined access to leading experts in fields ranging from dermatology to reproductive endocrinology while maintaining control over their healthcare decisions.
Independent Practice Support
Comprehensive support for physicians maintaining private practices outside managed care systems. Resources include professional development, peer networking, and operational guidance to sustain independent medical practices in New York's evolving healthcare landscape.
People
Jonathan Schiff
Board President
Urology specialist with extensive leadership experience in independent medical practice. Dr. Schiff advocates for patient-centered care models that eliminate insurance company interference in clinical decision-making.
Gil Weitzman
Vice President
Gastroenterology expert focused on maintaining clinical autonomy in digestive health treatment. Dr. Weitzman leads the organization's internet and public relations initiatives to expand patient access to independent physicians.
William Rosenblatt
Treasurer
Plastic surgery specialist with decades of experience in independent practice. As treasurer, he ensures financial sustainability for physicians maintaining private practices outside insurance network constraints.
Sandra Gelbard
Membership Chair
Internal medicine physician dedicated to expanding the network of independent practitioners. Dr. Gelbard oversees membership onboarding and supports physicians transitioning to non-insurance-dependent practice models.
Cary Gunther
Secretary
Dual-board certified neurology and psychiatry specialist. Dr. Gunther maintains detailed records of organizational proceedings while advocating for mental health services free from insurance company limitations.
Questions
How do I find an independent doctor in New York?
Use our online directory to search physicians by name, specialty, hospital affiliation, or zip code. All listed doctors practice independently without insurance company contracts.
What makes IDNY doctors different from other physicians?
Our members maintain full clinical independence to recommend appropriate treatments without insurance network restrictions or financial incentives that might compromise patient care.
Can IDNY help with insurance coverage challenges?
Yes, we provide guidance on alternative coverage options and advocate for patients needing expensive treatments, including explaining out-of-network benefits and medical savings account usage.
Do IDNY physicians accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Participation varies by physician. Contact individual doctors directly to confirm their participation status with government insurance programs.
How does IDNY support independent medical practices?
We offer mentorship programs, professional networking opportunities, and operational resources to help physicians maintain successful independent practices outside managed care systems.
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Lou Wodash
Jun 18, 2021
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As a medical professional and a human being she lacks not only respect for her fellow mankind but also lost the ability to have rationalized normal thoughts. This person should not be giving mental advice to anyone and the mere fact that she thinks there is nothing wrong with what she said to the point of lecturing impressionable students at an ivy league school with no repercussions is absurd. People have lost there careers for less. At a minimum her licensing body should revoke her license to practice and she herself should have to go to supervised
